Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

"Mr. Beckett, Ms. Alyssa, we're here. This is Maggie Madison's home," announced Xavier while scanning the environment.

Having grown up in a highly educated family, Xavier had performed dirty work for Jasper over the years, but never had he witnessed such an awful living environment. Since they did not have bodyguards with them, he felt quite tense.

Unlike Xavier, Jasper calmly got out of the car. As it had rained earlier, Jasper stepped right into a muddy puddle as soon as he disembarked. The mud splashed all over his expensive shoes, but he remained unbothered and seemed at home.

"Mr. Beckett! Look out! The ground—" Xavier tried to warn Jasper, but it was too late.

Jasper said casually, "It's fine."

Alyssa had wanted to follow suit, only to be lifted off the seat. She gasped and panickedly wrapped her arms around Jasper's neck.

lifted her into his arms because he didn't want her to walk in the mud. He grinned and said, "What are you panicking over? I always have a good grip on

should have warned me. I was shocked!" Punching his chest playfully, she understood his concern and said, "It's just a water puddle. I'm not that fussy. Look, I had my fair share of hard times

me now." He slowly placed her

"Now that you have me, Lyse, I will treat

place? The other girl lives closer. We could have visited her before

see

took his hand with a determined look in her eyes and said, "There's no need to explain. I understand their feelings. We're not parents, and it's hard for us to imagine what they're going through. The

good intentions, they might feel pressured because of our social standing. Besides, it's understandable that they refuse to entertain us after how the Schmidts had threatened them

careful consideration. The girls' parents hailed from an ordinary family, lacking power and wealth. They were vulnerable against the Schmidts, who could easily crush them. The victim's parents likely

to the top floor of the apartment. The sights on their walk sent shivers down Xavier's spine. As a clean freak,